What is recorded here
King's Inch rose as a medieval castle in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Whether kings ever walked its stones or men simply named it for grandeur, the inch still belongs to the river and memory.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Renfrew, King's Inch as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Renfrew, King's Inch is a medieval castle associated with the powerful Clan Campbell, likely held in the 13th or 14th century. It is remembered for its strategic location near the River Clyde, which made it significant in the control of western Scotland.
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Places near here
Kings Inch RoadCastle (medieval) · 69 yd
Renfrew, High Street, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 396 yd
RenfrewBuilding (period Unassigned), Grain Mill (period Unassigned) · 419 yd
Renfrew, Ferry Road, Regal CinemaCinema (20th Century) · 589 yd
Renfrew, Glasgow RoadBarrage Balloon Site (second World War) · 728 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 766 yd
Renfrew, King's Inch RoadNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 868 yd
Braehead, PorcelanosaNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 895 yd
Tower BlocksCastle, fort or tower · 1535 yd
Scottish Air Ambulance Service MemorialMemorial · 1723 yd
Victoria Park Fossil GroveMuseum · 1.5 mi
Bridge to the island in the pond at Victoria ParkIsland · 1.7 mi